Back to the classroom to secure dream job (From The Northern Echo)
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Back to the classroom to secure dream job
5:00am Saturday 9th March 2013 in News
JUGGLING a degree, two jobs and three children is all in a day’s work for Gayle Smith, who is realising her dream of becoming a midwife.
‘It’s never too late to learn’ is the motto of the inspirational mother who has gone back to the classroom at the age of 36 to fulfil her potential.
As she left school without a pass in Maths GCSE she enrolled at Stockton Riverside College and retook it with success which allowed her to secure a place on an access course and then enrol at Teesside University.
Mrs Smith from Billingham, Stockton, credits her husband, Paul, and children, Charlie, 12, Erin, 10, and Jude, five, for supporting her throughout her studies while also working as a pub waitress and in a hospital accident and emergency department.
“Juggling studying, working, coursework, exams and a placement alongside three young children has been really tough, said Mrs Smith.
“It isn’t easy but my family has been so supportive. I want my children to know how important it is to stick in at school and get your qualifications so you can go on to achieve your dreams.
“I think it is so important for people to realise that if you really want something you can get it,” she added. “Don’t give up. If you haven’t got your Maths and English qualifications, start with these as they are essential. "
Comments(9)
Copley23
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4:40pm Sat 9 Mar 13
A spin methinx.
Voice-of-reality
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5:54pm Sat 9 Mar 13
Space filler?
Couldn't find another non story that would 'grip the region'...
Editor, would you like to advise?
argo2013
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6:31pm Sat 9 Mar 13
Copley23
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7:11pm Sat 9 Mar 13
argo2013 wrote:It's called irony. Sorry you missed it.
People come on this blog moaning about people doing nothing and claiming benefits, we have a story about achievement ,and somebody making something of themselves and raising family,and we still have the same people moaning,perhaps you have nothing empty lives, and are envious of everyone no matter what their circumstances.
:-)
argo2013
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8:10pm Sat 9 Mar 13
Voice-of-reality
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8:58pm Sat 9 Mar 13
argo2013
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12:17pm Sun 10 Mar 13
Copley23
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1:29pm Sun 10 Mar 13
Voice-of-reality says...
10:46am Sat 9 Mar 13